Feature Stories

Graham Centre celebrates achievements for 2016
2016-12-14The Centre celebrated the end of a successful year on 8 December, with staff, members and industry coming together at the Centre’s End of Year Function to recognise key achievements throughout the year.

Irrigation water productivity modelling of crops
2016-11-25Associate Professor Xiaojun Shen, a visiting scientist from the Farmland Irrigation Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, is working on the irrigation water productivity modelling of irrigated wheat with Drs Ketema Zeleke (CSU) and De Li Liu (NSW DPI).

Academic promotions well deserved
2016-10-31Congratulations to the following Graham Centre members on their recent academic promotions, recognising academic leadership and outstanding contributions to their disciplines and the work of CSU.

CSU researcher achieves industry accolades
2016-10-21Congratulations to Graham Centre member Dr Shokoofeh Shamsi, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, CSU on her recent election to the Executive Committee for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Alumni Association in Australia.

Reducing reproductive wastage
2016-10-19Research by CSU Masters of Philosophy student Greg Sawyer, under the supervision of Dr Edward Narayan, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, CSU and Graham Centre Director Prof Michael Friend, has provided much excitement amongst the local merino industry.

Twilight weed and crop walk
2016-09-28The Graham Centre’s Twilight weed and crop walk on 26 September highlighted research on suppressive cultivars and forage cut time for decreasing weed seeds an hard seeded legumes - their fit in mixed farming systems and weed control potential.

Focus on food loss and waste along the supply chain
2016-08-31The 2016 Crawford Fund Conference held in Canberra 30 August, titled ‘Waste not, want not: the circular economy to food security’ focused on food loss and waste issues along the supply chain; production, getting product to market and the management and reuse of waste.

Farewell to Professor Len Wade
2016-08-22Professor Wade has been at CSU and a Graham Centre member for the past 9 years and was farewelled by friends and colleagues at morning tea on Friday 19 August, wishing him the best for his retirement.

Beef research under the microscope
2016-08-22Strong beef prices, continued demand and an excellent start to the season have resulted in widespread optimism across the beef industry. However, it is important the industry remains innovative to ensure it continues to thrive and remain competitive in global markets.

Sheep research in the spotlight
2016-06-16Industry experts will discuss their latest research findings around issues of key relevance to producers and the Australian sheep industry at this year’s Graham Centre Sheep Forum on Friday 8 July.

Graham Centre student shines at ASAP workshop
2016-02-05The Southern NSW Branch of the Australian Society of Animal production (ASAP) organised a post-graduate student workshop on 2-3 February, 2016 at the University of Sydney, Camden NSW.

Canadian researcher learns about hydatid disease parasite
2016-02-05Associate Professor Alessandro Massolo, Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is currently visiting Charles Sturt University and the Graham Centre for three months of his sabbatical year.